UC San Diego Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 6A, MATH 18 and MATH 20A; the full list is below.

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    41 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Required

    • CHEM 6A General Chemistry I

    Courses listed

    • MATH 18 Linear Algebra
    • MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations
    • MATH 20E Vector Calculus

    Courses listed

    • PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics
    • PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
    • PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
    • PHYS 2BL Physics Laboratory - Mechanics
    • PHYS 2CL Physics Laboratory - Electricity and Magnetism

    Courses listed

    • SE 1 Intro to Structures & Design
    • SE 3 Graphical Communication for Engineering Design
    • SE 9 Algorithms and Programming for Structural Engineering
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC San Diego have a Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering?

    UC San Diego's Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 6A, MATH 18, MATH 20A, MATH 20B, MATH 20C and MATH 20D, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering?

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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